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Bollywood Express
Dreaming alone is not enough to make it big in Bollywood. Who knows it better than dream merchant Subhash Ghai? In town with the cast of his upcoming movie Love Express
Jasmine Singh

Struggle… each one of us have dealt with it in our own way, either taking it by the horns, cowing down to it or ignoring it conveniently. These three individuals posing for the shutterbugs have had their up, close and personal moments with struggle. But now, it's a thing of the past, because they have turned it around in their favour to create a story, a success story if one can say! Filmmaker Subhash Ghai along with Sahil Mehta and Mannat Ravi, the cast of upcoming movie Love Express, share how they gave life a big fight, and how dreams were brought to reality.

Dream Merchant

He is known to be the director with the Midas Touch. He has the knack of picking fresh faces for his movies, he is the man who maintains an equilibrium between hit and flops. Ghai has been ruffled, tossed up in the air, burnt by the heat, hit by the showers of struggle, and he knows what it means. "I had to stand outside offices for the people to even listen to me. I have seen what struggle is because I have experienced it closely," he shares with the students of Whistling Woods on Careers in Media and Communication.

Now, this is where the making of the maverick began. "There is a long distance between dreams and opportunity. You can keep dreaming all your life, but the real test begins when you are given an opportunity to perform. In this case we are talking about acting," he says trying not to philosophise the whole dialogue. With Ghai, you can sit back and relax for he does all the talking. "The time has changed. I ask struggling aspiring actors not to follow wrong examples. You cannot be an overnight star. They should know the nuances of acting, of what goes behind in making of an actor. For this we have an acting school like Whistling Woods, which is the result of my research and passion so that I can prepare them for acting and struggle days ahead!

Is it a dream?

Sahil is one of the leading guys in Love Express, hand- picked by the director while he was learning to act in Whistling Woods. This is the beginning, but the guy already knows how to spell struggle left to right and right to left. "Every youngster who wants to create a space in Bollywood has to struggle. This is the time, which makes or breaks the person and passion both," chips in Sahil, who by the way always dreamt of being an actor. How new! More on encounters with struggle? "Struggle actually starts when you are out from the acting school. Auditions are not always pleasant, we have to face rejection, shifting to Mumbai, being lonely, handling money… there are many things a struggler has to face. We have to keep it together if we have to survive," Sahil, who is under contract with Mukta Arts for five years, talks like a pro already. Way to go guy!

Dream come true

Mannat Rai, the leading lady, is short of words for the obvious reason. It is a dream come true for this Delhite, and the feeling hasn't sunk in yet. So far so good. Mannat too doesn't dismiss the fact that there are more strugglers in the industry than anywhere else. "The good thing, however, is that people like Subhash Ghai realise new talent, and are willing to give them a chance." Godfather, we drop the word, the lady shrugs, "I have no one. I just have Subhash Ghai who has invested his faith on me," she smiles. Here is what we want to say, there is long road from dreams to a reality check in life! What say, Mr Ghai!

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A reason for glee
If Kylie Minogue got us Chiggy Wiggied earlier, now it's our turn to make the foreign audience dance to our Character Dheela and Munni Badnam Hui
Ashima Sehajpal

Contestants of So You Think You Can Dance dancing to Munni Badnam Hui

We checked, rechecked if something was wrong with the TV, if the channels got jumbled up like it happens on radio. What else could have been the reaction to the promo of Glee's Season 2, where every character is shown to lip sync the song Character Dheela? Surprisingly, the track from Salman Khan's Ready introduces the new season of the popular Star World series.

Bollywood beats are sneaking into the foreign TV channels and this isn't the only example. Another show, So You Think You Can Dance, will have its contestants dance to the tune of Munni Badnam Hui. It's a reverse trend, where East is visiting West, unlike when we had Kylie Minogue doing a Chiggy Wiggie in Blue or Akon lending his voice for Ra.One.

This time, Bollywood beats have travelled to the foreign shores and are being well accepted for several reasons. "There is no denying the fact that Bollywood music now has an international appeal. The beats are racy and suit the liking of music lovers around the world," comes from Jaidev Kumar, music director of hit film, Dharti.

He feels that the customisation of music as per the western standards has made all the difference. "We have rappers collaborating for many songs. Then, there also are a few rock numbers. Experiments like Munni Badnam Hui and Sheila Ki Jawaani are appreciated worldwide," adds Jaidev, who is also composing music for Bollywood films.

The latest in the league of the Bollywood music fan is Lady Gaga. In April, she released the Bollywood remix of her super hit single, Born this Way. She is soon coming up with the Bollywood version of Judas. The duo of Salim-Sulaiman will remix the songs.

"Bollywood music is the flavour of the season," feels Jug Mundhra, who has made movies for Hollywood and Bollywood (Read Provoked and Bawander). According to him some credit for the popularity of Bollywood music goes to the economic power that India has become. As Jug says, "Success of arts in a country is directly proportional to the success of the economy. For the same reason, Bollywood has become the next international music hub. The way music composers and singers are collaborating with International artistes is phenomenal." Renowned music composer Bappi Lahiri will now be teaming up with MC Rapper after working with Samantha Fox and Boy George. But what's striking is that Jennifer Lopez will use Bappi's Lambada tune of Ghayal movie (1992) in her song, On the Floor.

When it comes to songs like Munni Badnam Hui or Dilli Dilli from the movie No One Killed Jessica (NOKJ), there were no elements like rap, hip hop or rock that contributed towards its popularity. “What made them a hit was their crudeness,” says Raj Kumar Gupta, director of the NOKJ. What primarily decides the fate of a song is how popular it is in the party circuit. “If people love to dance to a tune in India, it would gradually become popular overseas same as Western songs,” he says.

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Fast & glorious
With the launch of Delhi-based Cannonball Club, Chandigarh becomes part of the elite super car club
Vasudha Gupta

A group of super car owners made their presence felt like never before in Chandigarh on Sunday. The cars which spell luxury, power and passion caught everyone's eye…the occasion was launch of the Chandigarh edition of the famous Delhi-based Cannonball Club.

The club boasts of India's premium super car owners as its members. Cannonball India, in association with Citibank, organised a high-powered drive and an exclusive social evening for its members.

Paritoish Gupta, founder-owner of the club, says "I knew that there was a communication gap among owners of sports car in Delhi."

The club was formed to improve networking among them. Formed in 2009, the club has a huge fan following on Facebook. The club also organises regular meets around Delhi.

“I just took a step ahead and decided to do the homework for cars, routes, the owners and brought them together," Paritosh shares. What brought him to Chandigarh, he says, "The roads in Chandigarh are the best in the region. Car owners from here approached me again and again to launch the club here. So we finally decided to have a supercar show here,” he smiles. He and his team of eight friends keep busy all day working on the fine detailing down to the zero.

Hobnobbing with the BMWs were the sleek Porsches’ at the Taj. Dhruv Talwar, owner of Talwar Jewellers in Sector 22, justified picking up his metallic delight for its comfort factor. "When it comes to a sports car, it's not only the performance but also comforts that matters. Nothing beats Porsche in sports performance and comfort. 911 is a benchmark in sports cars," he shares.

Varun Malhotra, a lawyer from Chandigarh, spells his passion for cars, "I always had an inclination towards sports cars. Since Porsche was the only company with a showroom in Chandigarh, I was sure maintenance would be easy, so Porsche 911 it was."

Ankush Nath, another supercar owner bought his Porsche Cayenne four years back and did not stop at that as he picked up a Jaguar XFR around a year ago.

"Cayenne is one of the rare cars, which is both a sports car as well as a SUV but the Jaguar is pure muscle," he says. This bachelor got in touch with the club over the Internet and fell in love with its concept. "It's fun to be a part of a melting pot, where you can interact with like-minded people, sit and share a few laughs and strengthen your network, not only for the cars but also for business," he shares.

So how did it feel to own one of these super wheels? "When you get a call from the showroom that your car is here and you rest your eyes on your baby, it's same as the feeling parents experience when they see their child for the first time. The million dollar smile is priceless when you know it's all yours," he smiles.

(Some names have been changed to protect identity)

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Screen vibes
These films have been in the news for good and bad reasons even before being released. Take a look at the films that have created a buzz in recent times

Agent Vinod

Saif's second production has been delayed by more than a year. There were stories of creative differences between Sriram Raghavan and Saif and even about Saif and Dinesh Vijan going their separate ways. Apparently, the movie went over-budget. The movie has also been in the news for its exotic European and African locations. Kareena got injured while shooting and Saif trained in different types of martial arts. The film releases on December 9.

Aarakshan

Saif Ali Khan who is a chotte nawab has portrayed a member from the Dalit caste in Prakash Jha's Aarakshan. The Dali community didn't take very kindly to this projection. They sent a letter to the production house and even destroyed some sets in Bhopal. Saif said the community should have at least watched the film before forming their opinion and doing something like this.

Ranbir Kapoor

Rock Star

The best publicity for this film has come from stories about Ranbir Kapoor and newcomer Nargis Fakhri getting too close for comfort.

All this spiralled into stories about Ranbir and Katrina breaking up because of Fakhri. Imtiaz's original ending showed Ranbir dying but he has probably changed it.

Pritam wasn't too happy that Imtiaz had chosen AR Rahman over him. Pritam and Ali have successfully collaborated on Jab We Met and Love Aaj Kal.

Aditi Rao Hydari is the film's best kept secret.

Ra.One

The biggest film of SRK's career and of this year has been in the news since the day it was conceived. There were stories of SRK ghost directing it, Karan Johar directing certain scenes, and SRK being unhappy with certain scenes.

The movie supposedly bears a resemblance to Robot. Akon flew down to record a song for the film. Kareena lost weight for a super-hot song in it. Arjun Rampal shaved his gorgeous locks for the film and quoted a high price which SRK had to agree to. The trailer was released recently and generated a very positive buzz. The movie has a nine-month long promotional strategy and releases around Diwali.

Murder 2

Jacqueline Fernandez raised eyebrows when she signed this film. She has an ultra-bold role because she plays a pin-up girl. Her friends Sajid Khan and Riteish Deshmukh advised her not to do this film. Her chemistry with Emraan has generated a lot of buzz and the PR has pumped interest in the film by periodically releasing stills of the sizzling scenes in the film. The sequel is nothing like the original and is based on the Nithari killings that happened a few years ago.

True story: Vidya Balan in Dirty Picture

The Dirty Picture

The subject of this film is controversial as it is based on Southern porn star Silk Smitha's life.

Vidya Balan will turn the heat on with Emraan Hashmi, Tusshar Kapoor and Naseeruddin Shah. —HRM

You can work it out!
Jigyasa Kapoor Chimra

Aerobics is fun

The weather has changed to sweltering hot mornings and sticky and humid evenings. And this time of the year that restricts people's fitness regime mostly to swimming. If you are someone who regularly workout at a fitness club or exercise at home, you may find it difficult to keep up your activity-level during the summer months as the weather makes you lethargic.

Though exercising indoors can be less than motivating if you are the type who prefers to spend time in a park jogging or walking by the lake, there are certain summer activities to keep you fit without going out.

Play on!

Aerobics is one good form of exercise. An indoor activity, it not only helps you keep fit but tones your body in a right way. Other than that functional training is a good way to burn your calories in this hot weather.

Advantages

"Following a regular aerobics programme gives you a sense of commitment and control. Regular aerobic activities relax tense muscles and increase the body's production of endorphins and increase flexibility," says Kunal, head trainer at Leena Moogre's Fitness Centre in Sector 9. More of a dance form, this is one fun exercise that helps burn an average of 200 to 300 calories in an hour.

About functional training Kunal says, "This is a good summer workout and is a combination of strength and cardio. It helps burn 400 to 500 calories in an hour's time." But mind you burning of calories depend on person to person.

Yo yoga!

Having taken the globe by storm yoga is one of the best form of indoor exercise. This not only helps to stay fit but channelises energy and negates negative thoughts. It is also helpful in curing health issues.

Advantages: "Yoga is good for all and especially in the summer when people cannot go out this can be easily done at home," says Ajay a yoga expert. He adds, "Though all asanas are beneficial; bhambri, surya namaskar, pranayam and meditation are good for summers.'

Swim like a fish

Swimming is one of the best options that you have in hand. Beyond keeping cool, it helps you lose weight.

Advantages: "You get to stay cool while being active. Even beginners can perform water activities to keep fit," says diet consultant Nalini from Panchkula.

She further adds, "A 60 kg person can burn 360 calories in 30 minutes by swimming, so this is one of the best forms of exercise to lose weight."

Well, if you don't know how to swim, consider enrolling for a swimming class or instead try out some alternative water workouts that don't require swimming skills.

Water body

Water in any form is a blessing in the summer. Though for water skiing and rowing you need to be professionally trained, this is a wonderful form of a rejuvenating exercise.

Advantages: Enjoy while burning calories and building upper and lower body strength.

A 60 kg person can burn an average of 270 calories in 30 minutes by rowing.

GET PHYSICAL
AB-solute delight
Sachin Kalra

People try so many different methods to get a flat stomach and often end up disappointed. A flat stomach is not an easy feat. It takes a lot of hard work and commitment to achieve and maintain a flat stomach. Exercise alone is not the key. A lean midsection means a combination of good nutrition, cardiovascular conditioning and abdominal training and a lot of hard work.

Abdominal training

Stomach exercises are a great tool to use on your quest to get a flat stomach. Exercises help tone your stomach and shape your ab muscles. There are various exercises to achieve this. Given below are some exercises to start with.

Ab crunches

Lying on your back, put your knees up in the air so that your thighs are at a right angle to your torso, with your knees bent. If you like you can rest your feet on something, like a chair. Put your hands either behind your head or gently touching the sides of your head. Now, slowly raise your shoulders off the ground and try to touch your breastbone to your pelvis, breathing out as you go. Although the actual movement will be very small (your upper torso should move through less than 30 degrees), you should try to go as high as possible. Only your spine should bend, your hips should not move. Do these slowly to avoid using momentum to help.

Reverse crunch

This exercise can be done on the ground or on an incline sit-up board. All you need is something behind your head to hold. If you use the incline board, use it with your feet lower than your head. Lying on your back, hold a weight or a chair leg (if lying on the floor) or the foot bar (if using the sit-up board). Keep the knees slightly bent. Pull your pelvis and legs up so that your knees are above your chest and then return to beginning position.

Make sure that you don't start swinging. You want your abs to do the work, not momentum. Make sure your pelvis moves, your lower back stays neutral or slightly rounded, not arched, and that your abs are doing the work, not your hips.

Bicycle

Lie flat on the floor with your lower back pressed to the ground. Put your hands beside your head. Bring your knees up to about a 45-degree angle and slowly go through a bicycle pedal motion. Touch your left elbow to your right knee, then your right elbow to your left knee. Breathe evenly throughout the exercise.

CARDIO EXERCISES

You need to have an overall fat burning regime. You can do all the crunches in the world but if you have a layer of flab covering up your tummy, no one is going to see the fruits of your labour. Cardiovascular exercises, whether it's running, walking, or taking a cycling or dance class, can help burn calories. Combined with a balanced diet, aerobic exercise helps you lose the fat built up above the muscle. 30 minutes of aerobic exercise 4 to 5 times a week is enough.

DIET

Exercising is great, but without watching your diet, it's going to be a long, slow road to getting a flat stomach. For your abdominal muscles to show, you have to shed the fat that lies on top. So, follow a good sensible diet. Eat more protein as these will keep you feeling fuller for longer ,Go in for whole grains for your carb requirements. Add fiber to your diet. Avoid sugar and extra fats and drink 8-10 glasses of water a day.

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Astro turf
P Khurrana

ARIES: You have luck on your side. Take rest otherwise fatigue leads to pessimism. Leave stress, worries and cares behind and enjoy yourself. Artistic and cultural experiences will be satisfying. Control your temper. Life at home will not be any better. Loved ones will be sensitive. Tarot message: A positive and caring attitude heals old wounds. Lucky colour: White. Magic number: 51.

TAURUS: The Knight of Wands promises you a high profile day. You receive kindness and generosity from those who like and appreciate you. Give way to minor issues. Confusion & upsets likely in travel plans. Don't risk cash. Tarot message: Play your cards right to reinforce your current position and avert future difficulties. Lucky colour: Yellow. Magic number: 52. number: 4

GEMINI: "The Fool" reveals deception, delays and unhealthy condition in your profession. Keep your wits about you. If a beautiful person grabs your attention, strike up a conversation and see where it leads. Someone may create trouble between you and your associates. Tarot message: Push to succeed and your efforts will pay off. Lucky colour: Forest green. Magic number: 50.

CANCER: Check your plans. Pay more attention to diet. Today you should be able to surprise the boss by showing the adaptable side of your nature. Reacting to aggressive taunts is a waste of time and a losing proposition. Tarot message: Draw on those inner energies and begin moving from thought to action. Lucky colour: Orange. Magic number: 27.

LEO: Today money may come from unexpected sources. Good time for parents to deal with youngsters. A positive mood can quickly turn to negative vibes. Try not to be disheartened if big hopes need re-adjustment. There is sure to be a reason for caution or delay. Tarot message: Balance in all aspects is recommended. Lucky colour: Aqua. Magic number: 29.

VIRGO: Deal with all outstanding communication as certain people are surely waiting to hear from you. Don't be aggressive with friends. A windfall likely in the afternoon. Students should think about a part time job involving hobby. Tarot message: Don't swing away from the course you have charted so far. Lucky colour: Black. Magic number: 64.

LIBRA: A fear of loss of reputation or slander could grip you. Be courageous about a new investment opportunity. Strengthen your position at work. Housewives may develop interest in social activities. Urgent demands on the domestic front need attention. Stick with a physical health plan. Tarot message: Listen to experienced people. Lucky colour: Saffron. Magic number: 48.

SCORPIO: "The Devil" suggests that your relationship can be shaken and stirred. A temptation to overindulge might not be good for you. Home loans get approved. At work don't expect much cooperation from others. There can be a small get-together at home. Tarot message: Don't forsake a new learning opportunity because of pride. Lucky colour: Turquoise. Magic number: 56.

SAGITTARIUS: Follow a good fitness routine. Focus on the little things that need to be done. You are better off at home tonight, reading a good book or surfing the Internet. Take things step-by-step. Sportsmen: Sincerity is the key to success. Don't speculate. Tarot message: Plan your life. Lucky colour: Peach. Magic number: 27.

CAPRICORN: Conditions will be rather worrying today. The atmosphere will not be conducive to achieve good results. Coming to angry words over personal differences will only be regretted. Dealing with in-laws won't be fun. Finish pending tasks. Tarot message: Nobody has let you down, don't lose confidence. Lucky colour: Crimson. Magic number: 56.

AQUARIUS: Try not to overdo physical activity. Be careful with finances. Don't borrow. Working women: take complete rest today. Students: bury your nose in books. Be logical in your thoughts. Tarot message: Work could pose certain minor difficulties but don't worry. Lucky colour: Rainbow pastels. Magic number: 30.

PISCES: You will be free to operate as you feel is right. Relatives will do all they can to help. Excellent day for artists, writers and theatre persons. Speculation in property is not favoured. Legal matters can get delayed. Be patient. Tarot message: Ideas can be put into practice with common sense. Lucky colour: Ebony. Magic number: 57.

Chatter box
Cheers to mohabbat!

wrap up: karan & krutika

magine's Kitani Mohabbat Hai-Season 2 had a decent run on the channel. Now with the show's end, everyone associated with it got emotional and bid farewell to each other at a wrap up party. The bash was organised for the cast and crew of the show at Marimba Lounge in suburban Mumbai.

Karan Kundra said, “It was great fun to be with my co-stars and crew members at the party. The party was not only for the cast members but the crew-make-up men, technicians and creative heads were invited too. We all had fun and partied till late into the night. We had a great time together. It was nice to share an evening with my co-stars as I don't know when we would meet again. It was a fun and emotional time for all of us."

He said, “After the show, I have decided to take long vacation with Kritika and our friends somewhere in Northern India but have not zeroed in on the destination yet. After that I might go to spend time with my family in the US."

Sharing her co-star's sentiments the lovely Kritika Kamra said, “Everyone enjoyed the wrap up party and all of us got very emotional too. We were thinking that after this party, we won't meet at the shoot again, won’t share our lunch or vanity vans, etc. I am really going to miss everyone from the show. Karan and I are very close to our creative head Ankur and it was great fun to work with him. I just hope the show returns with Season 3 with the same cast and crew members.”

We hope to see Karan Kundra-Kritika Kamra back on the small screen soon. ––HRM

Aditya craves for company

pet theory: Aditya Singh Rajput

Model-turned-actor Aditya Singh Rajput has always been an animal lover. That is the reason why he is also a vegetarian. In fact, he has always been an animal saviour. Now he is itching to have a dog for company.

Aditya saw Fido and realised that he is the right choice for him. Fido is none other than a pug at Adi's best friend’s place, where Aditya usually hangs out these days with the puppy. Aditya's family stays in Atlanta in the US. As he stays alone in the city, he misses the welcome and happy smiles of people who love him. “A dog is man's best friend and I have realised this with Fido. Every time I go to my friend's house, he comes barking and wagging his tail. It is such a welcome sight. So, now I too plan to get one."

Aditya is also keen to join PETA and contribute his efforts for animal welfare team. Adi’s been a part of more than 100 commercials and some critically acclaimed movies as well. Currently, he is shooting for a film and some endorsements. –– HRM

Mihir-Manini unite on screen

Happy couple: Mihir mishra & manini de

Real life and very much happily married couple Mihir Mishra and Manini De Mishra have never worked together in a show before.

They have only appeared in Nach Baliye dance competition.

The couple has signed on Zee TV’s Choti Si Zindagi and will play the role of Sam's parents.

Mihir and Manini's characters will be negative ones and will have a practical approach in life.

Mohit’s a hi-flier

Dashing Mohit Malhotra was last seen as Sid in Star Plus' Sasural Genda Phool and his Mazaa ad, will now be playing Sakshi Tanwar's brother in Sony's Bade Acche Laggte Hai. In the past few months, Mohit's name has become a brand name in South East Asia as his ads have made him popular. Ever since Mohit shot for the Mazaa ad in Malaysia, there has been no looking back for him. He has also shot for a Pakistan telecommunication ad in Bangkok. Later he went back to shoot some more ads.

Rakshanda’s retail therapy

Shopping spree: Rakshanda Khan

Television actress Rakshanda Khan, who will be back on television with Sab TV’s new show Ammaji Ki Galli, feels that shopping is a great de-stresser.

She loves indulging in it frequently. She loves the clothes and shoes in New York and London.

Salman plays cupid

Salman Khan has been promoting his upcoming film Ready wherever possible. Be it on news channels, newspapers, all possible media and of course, TV serials. So after appearing in Sab’s Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah, now watch out for Salman in Colors’ Laagi Tujhse Lagan. Salman will play cupid and bring Nakusha (Mahhi Vij) and Digu (Aadesh Chowdhury) close.

Ex-contestants in Bigg Boss 5

Bigg Boss will be back soon on Colors with a brand new season. Buzz is that producer Endemol India and channel Colors have decided to add more drama to their hit show and this season they will have a Maha-Bigg Boss. The controversial and news-makers contestants from all previous seasons will come together once more in the house to add spice and drama to the show. These are Dolly Bindra, Sambhavana Seth, Rakhi Sawant, Kashmira Shah etc. Salman Khan will be the host this season as well.

Miss congeniality Nausheen

Rumours trickling in from the sets of Imagine’s Beend Banoonga Ghodi Chadhoonga are that Nausheen Ali Sardar and Saahil Chadha who play parents of the hero don't get along at all. While Nausheen is everyone’s darling on the sets, buzz is that Saahil isn’t that loved be it by the unit or the cast members. While Nausheen is friendly with one and all, Saahil too attempts to do the same but ends up lecturing people which is why they stay away from him.

BOLLYWOOD GOSSIP
Neha is a shopaholic

Buy and by: Neha Sharma

Neha Sharma, who made her debut in Mukesh Bhatt's Crook, loves shopping and her favourite shopping destinations are Bangkok, London, Cape Town and Melbourne. She visits these cities once or twice in year.

No mobile please

Producer Ekta Kapoor and director Milan Luthria have banned the use of mobile phones on the sets of their keenly awaited The Dirty Picture.

The entire unit, including the actors' staff and visitors will be required to deposit their phones with the production crew before coming on the set, when the film goes into production on Monday.

The makers are keen to keep the novel look of the film very closely guarded till the right time and do not want any images of MMS clips leaking out. Most significantly, as the film depicts Vidya Balan in a bold, never-seen-before avatar, the actress is also said to have endorsed the makers' no-mobiles policy.

Remarks Ekta Kapoor, "To put it succinctly, the look is very Moulin Rouge meets Himmatwala. TDP will be a good-looking, humourous, and soulful romantic drama, with music at its core."

Hairy tale

Double Dhamaal is sure generating a lot of buzz. Thanks to unique costumes, get-ups and gags…well here's a funny incident from the sets of the film, created by one of the costumes!

During the song shoot of Oye Oye (rights bought from T-Series for its remake), Kangana Ranaut had scenes wherein she gets close to Riteish Deshmukh, who is opposite her in the film, and she had a lot of problem doing so. Thanks to his African retro disguise! Riteish wears a huge Afro wig as part of his costume and Kangana couldn't get close to perform her scenes which included a kiss on the cheek, as the wig kept coming in between. After a lot of takes, they finally managed to shoot it somehow, with different dance moves. Thanks to the brilliant Ganesh Acharya!

A long wait

Night Life: Abbas Tyrewalla

Yash Raj's next film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan which stars Imran Khan, Katrina Kaif and Ali Zafar has been now pushed to September 9 from July. The makers saw no point in releasing the film the same month as Imran Khan's Delhi Belly and Katrina Kaif's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. And they also want both the stars to promote their film.

Spotted

Sudhir Mishra and Abbas Tyrewalla were spotted on Saturday night outside a Versova nightspot. Both looked like they were keen on warding off attention, which they were obviously not getting! Abbas disappeared post the debacle of Jhootha Hi Sahi.

The year ahead
Madan Gupta Spatu

If your birthday is June 1...

Your expertise wins you fame and acclaim. Take this opportunity to apply for a teaching position. Business: Something seems off with your partner but change is hard to deal with. Career: Disturbance at the workplace. No promises guaranteed by the stars for new projects. It would be more convenient to postpone them and avoid any harm. Education: Students will do well in competitions. If results are still pending, you will get distinctive position in examinations. Most of you will opt for higher education and will take to some specialised field of work. Those aspiring for a technical career will seek admission. Family: A very happy mood can last as long as you foster it. Unity prevails in family. Be judicious while spending on family.

R Madhavan (June 1, 1970, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. He was born as Madhavan Ranganathan. A Filmfare Award-winning TV and film actor Madhavan began to act after marriage at the age of 29 and his short career has seen performances in diverse roles. He appeared in minor roles in serials Saaya, Sea Hawks, Banegi Apni Baat, Tol Mol Ke Bol and Ghar Jamai. Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein marked Madhavan’s debut in Bollywood. Madhwan is ruled by the numbers 1 and 6. His next 6 years will bag him many Hindi and Tamil movies. 2012 will prove to be a turning point in his life.